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Old 20-08-2022, 10:18 PM   #1
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Default 1998 Ford NL Tickford Fairlane

Anyone else on this forum own one of these? Only 100 made. Bidding on one at the moment and want further advice. Beautiful classic so don’t think it’ll go for the price it’s currently at.

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotD...=0&lid=3755264
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Old 20-08-2022, 11:50 PM   #2
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Actually there was 106 built. Two colours only, navy blue and sparkling burgundy. Very underrated vehicles., I own 2:one of each colour. 195kw same running gear as the EL falcon GT. From the photos looks like all the specific badges are there. Beautiful car to drive. Wouldn't surprise me if it goes over 15k.
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Old 21-08-2022, 04:38 AM   #3
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I would love to own it, I reckon over $15k too, well over
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Old 21-08-2022, 06:07 AM   #4
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Yeah I would love one.
There was a damaged burgundy one at Pickles last year which I tried to get, but it went to the salvage auction on three occasions and it never actually went up for bidding, they always skipped passed it.
Love to know what happened to it, I think it sold outside of the auction? Hope it didn't get parted out.
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Old 21-08-2022, 08:34 AM   #5
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Default Re: 1998 Ford NL Tickford Fairlane

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Anyone else on this forum own one of these? Only 100 made. Bidding on one at the moment and want further advice. Beautiful classic so don’t think it’ll go for the price it’s currently at.

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotD...=0&lid=3755264
Please limit the same posts to one forum.

And it sounds suspiciously like it's your car
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Old 21-08-2022, 06:45 PM   #6
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Please limit the same posts to one forum.

And it sounds suspiciously like it's your car
My guess too.
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Been selling for 20-32 from what I’ve seen in the last year

Edit, just saw you are a new member, tipping its your car. You already know what they sell for. Good luck in the falling market
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Old 21-08-2022, 10:14 PM   #8
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Irrespective of the intention, these are a pretty honking car. Velvet sledgehammer kind of thing with the EL GT motor. Remind me bigly of the legendary ZC 351 with it's XW GT driveline. If I didn't have ED Sprint I'd want one badly, but we can't store everything...

Recently did the 1990s Ford Australia trawl online after about a year away, and prices are up! The bit that gets me is the EB-D XR8 has gone to the moon, while the EB-D XR6 hasn't so much. Anyone who knows the history knows the XR6 was far more developed (Tickford, suspension, overhaul of the I6, far more bespoke attention in house at Tickford) while the 8 was sent down the factory line with the 165kw motor. And the 8 was slower, not rectified until the Sprint. So go save an EB-D XR6 while you can - fortune may smile on you.

The other thing I noticed was I liked the 90s stuff more than AU-BA-BF which can be judged against it, now that all are old. Personal preference I guess, but the EA shape did beat the worlds cars in attractiveness surveys - and they are nice to drive, too.
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...And it sounds suspiciously like it's your car
lol, yep.

"Bidding on one at the moment and I want further advice"...then does not ask for advice.

If I were bidding on an item the last thing I would do is put a link to the auction on a large forum of enthusiasts of that item. If I were selling on the other hand...

Dude should have put it up 6 months ago - market has not fully corrected but is well on its way and is definitely down compared to even 4 months back.

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Dude should have put it up 6 months ago…
Assuming it was theirs to sell, back then.
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Old 22-08-2022, 10:43 AM   #11
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Wish it was mine. I have been advised by a colleague that it is a valuable investment for the future as he is into collecting and holding. I’m dipping my toes into it and just wanted to know if this model had potential for greater values down the track. Where better to go than this forum.

I figure people on here who are looking would already know it’s listed so not too concerned if someone on here is also bidding. It’s a public auction at the end of the day. Thanks for your assistance though.
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Old 22-08-2022, 12:19 PM   #12
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Wish it was mine. I have been advised by a colleague that it is a valuable investment for the future as he is into collecting and holding. I’m dipping my toes into it and just wanted to know if this model had potential for greater values down the track. Where better to go than this forum.

I figure people on here who are looking would already know it’s listed so not too concerned if someone on here is also bidding. It’s a public auction at the end of the day. Thanks for your assistance though.
Honestly, if it's not your car. Fairlanes have never been that sought after, just like the AU TL50 etc etc. They struggle to sell. If you look at the EL GT, they are selling for between 60-95k at the moment depending on condition.

This puts it into perspective. If you are buying it for investment I don't see them ever following the trend of the GT. Buy it because you want it, not as an investment.
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Default Re: 1998 Ford NL Tickford Fairlane

Did any of these come with a pram handle? I saw something like this in the burgundy colour tonight in Thornleigh Avenue, Thornleigh - but it had a boot lid spoiler in matching colour/condition of paint. Overall, a bit “used” looking.
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